Secret agent style

Modern-day Bond requires “Flexible pieces with fabrics that perform in the most demanding of conditions,” says Rake co-founder Clive Darby. We opted for a sleek jacket in an 80 per cent wool and 20 per cent cotton blend, with an incredibly tough 60 per cent wool and 40 per cent mohair mix in the trousers.

The Briefcase

This limited-edition attaché (exclusive to Harrods) is crafted from a (near) indestructible revolutionary polypropylene thermoplastic composite called Tegris and boasts a false bottom designed to keep your documents hidden, with a handcuff ring and ’tracer’ digits that are stamped on to a silver plate.

Acqua di Parma’s Colonia Essenza is a true modern classic, as it blends refreshing citrus notes with white musk and vibrant woods. For the man who wears the fragrance and not the other way round – it’s not so brash as to dominate when you enter a room, but noticeable enough to create a lasting impression.

The Liteforce Tech Aviator RB4180 sunglasses are made out of a new bio-material – semi-crystalline thermoplastic – which provides superior lightness, protection durability and comfort in a plastic frame design.